How severe is CVE-2006-6707?

CVE-2006-6707 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6707 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6707?

CVE-2006-6707 primarily affects Mcafee Neotrace. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6707?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-6707 published?

CVE-2006-6707 was published on 2006-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6707

CVE-2006-6707 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Neotrace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 54% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 54% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Neotrace
Published: 2006-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the NeoTraceExplorer.NeoTraceLoader ActiveX control (NeoTraceExplorer.dll) in NeoTrace Express 3.25 and NeoTrace Pro (aka McAfee Visual Trace) 3.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument string to the TraceTarget method. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6707?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the NeoTraceExplorer.NeoTraceLoader ActiveX control (NeoTraceExplorer.dll) in NeoTrace Express 3.25 and NeoTrace Pro (aka McAfee Visual Trace) 3.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument string to the TraceTarget method. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6707?: CVE-2006-6707 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6707 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6707?: CVE-2006-6707 primarily affects Mcafee Neotrace. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6707?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6707 published?: CVE-2006-6707 was published on 2006-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:neotrace:3.25:*:express:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:neotrace:3.25:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:visual_trace:3.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*